Shaheen-III Successfully Launched and Tested
Pakistan has commenced with yet another test of their surface-to-surface ballistic missile, the Shaheen-III on Wednesday, 20th January 2021.
On Wednesday, 20th January, Pakistan emphasized peaceful co-existence in the region as it conducted another test of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-III, which also happens to be the longest-range missile to have been developed in the country.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen Nadeem Raza, who witnessed the test of Shaheen-III, said: “Pakistan desires peaceful co-existence in the region and its strategic capability is to deter any aggression against the sovereignty of Pakistan.”
Pakistan conducted successful flight test of #Shaheen-3 surface 2 surface ballistic missile,having range of 2750 Kms. Flt test aimed @ revalidating various design & tech parameters of weapon system. President, PM, CJCSC & Services Chiefs have congratulated scientists & engineers. pic.twitter.com/uZqxTBJJGv
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) January 20, 2021
Shaheen-III is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 2,750 kilometers, which makes it capable of reaching the farthest point in India’s northeast and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands. There have been several tests being done to ensure its efficient operations.
The missiles that have been tested, the Shaheen-III are solid-fuelled and equipped with Post-Separation Altitude Correction (PSAC) system. Solid fuel is suited for rapid response capabilities, while the PSAC feature provides it the ability to adjust the warhead trajectory for greater accuracy and evading anti-ballistic missile defense systems. The missile was first tested in March 2015 and has yet not been operationally deployed.
“The test flight of the Shaheen-III was aimed at revalidating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system,” the Inter-Services Public Relations said. The successful flight test had its impact point in the Arabian Sea, further said. Officials have also stated that technical and operational parameters have been validated.
“This Shaheen-III test is part of Pakistan’s resolve to maintain credible minimum deterrence. Pakistan maintains a policy of credible minimum deterrence and its deterrence posture is India-centric,” the official said. Director-General of the Strategic Plans Division Lt Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj, Commander of the Army Strategic Forces Command Lt Gen Muhammad Ali, Chairman of the National Engineering and Scientific Commission Dr. Raza Samar and other senior scientists and engineers also witnessed the test.
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